Meet the Team: Estela, metadata designer

Estela Martínez González is one of of our metadata designers. We asked her about the highlights of her career at EyeSeeTea:

“When I finished my studies in Administration and Finance, I never imagined that my professional path would take such an unexpected turn. Almost four years ago, I started working at EyeSeeTea as a metadata designer in DHIS2. At first, I must admit that I felt completely out of place since I had never acquired technical or theoretical knowledge related to IT or the world of software, and it felt like an immense challenge.

The first few months were quite challenging because I not only had to adapt to the work environment but also understand a platform that, at the time, was completely unfamiliar to me. However, I found great allies in the platform’s trainings and the DHIS2 community, which is known for being collaborative and always willing to help. On top of that, my coworkers were incredibly patient and generous in sharing their knowledge with me.

Over time, I began to develop skills I never imagined I could have. Every small achievement, such as completing a complex task or better understanding a platform functionality, became a motivation to keep moving forward. Although I still feel there’s a lot for me to learn, what I value most about this experience is that it has ignited a tremendous desire in me to continue improving.

Today, when I look back, I feel proud of having faced this challenge—not only because I have acquired new skills but also because it has shown me that, with effort and support, it is possible to overcome any obstacle, even those that seem insurmountable.”